Lake County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Lake County, Montana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Ashley Lakes, Lake County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 10 Lake County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 10 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Ashley Lakes

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common10 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

teasel

Very Common7 obs.

Eristalis arbustorum

Hover Fly

Very Common6 obs.

Syritta pipiens

Hover fly

Very Common6 obs.

Bison bison

American bison

Very Common6 obs.

Larix occidentalis

Western Larch

Common5 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Common5 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Common4 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Common4 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Common4 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Common4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional3 obs.

Ovis canadensis

Mountain Sheep; Audubon Bighorn (auduboni)

Occasional3 obs.

Larus californicus

California Gull

Occasional3 obs.

Dianthus armeria

deptford pink

Occasional3 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Occasional3 obs.

Cynoglossum officinale

Common houndstongue

Occasional3 obs.

Juniperus scopulorum

red-cedar

Rare3 obs.

Sitta pygmaea

Pygmy Nuthatch

Rare3 obs.

Eristalis tenax

Drone Fly

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lake County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Van Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Polson

Importance: 0.33

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Charlo

Importance: 0.27

25 species

+300% vs. current

Turtle Lake

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Rocky Point

Importance: 0.23

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Kicking Horse

Importance: 0.23

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Ninepipe Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

10 species

+900% vs. current

Lower Crow Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+3233% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Lake County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lake County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Van Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Polson

Importance: 0.33

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Charlo

Importance: 0.27

25 species

+300% vs. current

Turtle Lake

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Rocky Point

Importance: 0.23

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Kicking Horse

Importance: 0.23

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Ninepipe Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

10 species

+900% vs. current

Lower Crow Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+3233% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 10 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Ashley Lakes

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common10 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

teasel

Very Common7 obs.

Eristalis arbustorum

Hover Fly

Very Common6 obs.

Syritta pipiens

Hover fly

Very Common6 obs.

Bison bison

American bison

Very Common6 obs.

Larix occidentalis

Western Larch

Common5 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Common5 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Common4 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Common4 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Common4 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Common4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional3 obs.

Ovis canadensis

Mountain Sheep; Audubon Bighorn (auduboni)

Occasional3 obs.

Larus californicus

California Gull

Occasional3 obs.

Dianthus armeria

deptford pink

Occasional3 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Occasional3 obs.

Cynoglossum officinale

Common houndstongue

Occasional3 obs.

Juniperus scopulorum

red-cedar

Rare3 obs.

Sitta pygmaea

Pygmy Nuthatch

Rare3 obs.

Eristalis tenax

Drone Fly

Rare3 obs.

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